Charming as a Verb, Ben Philippe’s young adult contemporary novel set in New York City, is the romantic comedy you didn’t know you needed. Which…
‘Charming as a Verb’ review: Ben Philippe’s YA rom-com explores the struggles of being a first-generation college applicant
6 books to read if you’re obsessed with HBO’s ‘Lovecraft Country’
If you’re obsessed with the HBO series Lovecraft Country like me, or if you are gearing up to binge watch the season, here are six books to read…
‘Furia’ review: Yamile Saied Méndez’s novel is a fierce tale about female empowerment
Jam packed with passion, heart and an emphasis on the Ni Una Menos movement, Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez is an empowering coming of age tale with an …
‘Five Total Strangers’ review: Natalie D. Richards’ thrilling page turner will keep you at the edge of your seat
Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards will suck you into a snowstorm of stress and second guesses. I can’t recommend a more perfect spooky read …
‘A Deadly Education’ review: Naomi Novik’s latest is a perfect gruesome read for October
Reviewer’s note: After I published my review, I read the reviews from BIPOC readers who pointed out harmful microaggressions within the book. I …
Book Review: The Code for Love and Heartbreak by Jillian Cantor
The cute, high school, math nerd retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma I didn’t know I needed, The Code for Love and Heartbreak by Jillian Cantor gives me a…
‘Grown’ review: Tiffany D. Jackson’s new mystery novel for girls who were forced to grow up too fast
Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson is not a book for light reading. Grown is a mystery that engages a narrative that is difficult to put down, while simultan…